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Life is full of surprises. I began performing stand up after working as an interior designer for 25 years and I never thought I’d be doing this.
Writing and performing plays at Edinburgh Fringe gave me a great grounding and the discipline required to perform to a professional level.
I had great advice and support from Charlie Chuck, John Fleming and Tomek Borkowy who all pushed me beyond what I thought possible. Mark Westbrook and ACS helped me train and build a valuable tool set which I can depend on.
Like most actors, I’ve found little gems of work — The Wallace Monument, Murder Mysteries and commercial role plays make up a sizeable chunk of my annual income. It’s given me lots of fun and friends along the way. No doubt the surprises will keep on coming.
Stills from “To The Gutter” by Tom Swash
BIO - Born in Scotland, Ian is an actor, director and writer with experience in Film, Theatre, live broadcasting & stand up comedy. Trained by internationally acclaimed actor/director Tomek Borkowy and at Acting Coach Scotland. Ian went on to work there as an acting coach for 10+ years and directed ACS students in a number of their productions. Film credits include Pehchaan - Role of Fergus in Baweja Studios Bollywood psychological thriller. 24 CARROT GOLD - Role of Stevie in a short based on real robbery. Isolani - Role: Charles Miller and CON MEN - Role: Howard Olin both Paul Wilson’s feature films are available on digital channels. HULA - Role: Alan hill walker and love interest to Blythe Duff in Scottish short supporting film Ad Fab movie touring in the highlands' mobile cinema winning Best Drama - BAFTA Scotland New Talent Awards and Audience Award at Glasgow Short Film Festival. SLAP - Role: Mr Cunningham - schoolteacher. Special Mention Award in Glasgow Short Film Festival. Theatre credits include roles of Blair and Alasdair in FOODBANK 2018/19 for As It Is Theatre based on interviews with casualties of universal credit which performed to MSP’s in the Scottish Parliament and Michael in SAIR FECHT Maggie Aitken’s play highlighting scams of the elderly and vulnerable. Ian appeared as Ray for Mephisto in David Harrower’s BLACKBIRD in an Irish tour 2014 after winning the touring award in October 2013 at the Galway Theatre Festival. A terrific run at 2013 Edinburgh Fringe receiving 5 star reviews in 2 plays. Ian played Ben the senior hit-man in a site specific version of the Pinter classic THE DUMB WAITER. His high octane performance as a fictional 1920’s silent movie director in Michael Almaz’s mono-drama CUT! described as “savage, funny and engaging” with “hypnotic physicality”and “magnificent and gorgeously terrifying.” Ian was invited to and performed this show in New York United Solo Theatre Festival October 2014 funded by Creative Scotland. He has appeared on TV & radio and toured his own show John Laurie: Frazer & I drawing admiration and support from Dad's Army creator Jimmy Perry. He started performimg in 2001 on the comedy circuit and supported many of today’s best known comedians.